Stone Mattress: What Is It About? A Review of Margaret Atwood’s Nine Wicked Tales
“Stone Mattress” is a 2014 short fiction collection by Canadian author Margaret Atwood. It includes nine tales about revenge and lost love. The main story follows Verna, who revisits her past during an Arctic vacation. Atwood weaves darkly humorous elements and mystery into her narrative, featuring themes like crime and the fascination with stromatolites. Throughout … Read more